Another day, another soul-crushing Nationals loss.
Bottom of the 9th + Bases loaded + Down to your last strike = WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM! pic.twitter.com/G4rsfb5oDz
— ESPN (@espn) August 13, 2018It was just the latest in a string of heart-breaking defeats for the Nats, who remain 5.5 games back of the Phillies in the NL East. And as you would expect, Nats Twitter unloaded its frustration and exasperation after seeing Washington let another game slips through its hands.
You've got to be kidding me.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) August 13, 2018Five minutes ago I was sure Washington would reach October. Now I think there’s no chance. Sports.
— Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) August 13, 2018Your 2018 #Nats. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory!
— James Meyerriecks (@iofshinsplint) August 13, 2018Playoff teams don't lose games like this. They just don't. #Nats
— Trader Joe (@TheNatsBlogJoe) August 13, 2018Ryan Madson and Davey Martinez #Nats pic.twitter.com/Sfn9Kfxhy3
— DarthMalice Gaming (@DarthMalice95) August 13, 2018cursed season
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) August 13, 2018The #Nats had two of the most galling, kick-in-the-nuts losses you could possibly have this weekend in Chicago. Could have had a sweep. Instead - lose 2-of-3. Bullpen decimated by injury & bad trades now that SP & lineup is clicking. #Cubs
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) August 13, 2018By far the worst loss of the season for the #Nats. Such a valuable opportunity to gain a game on the Phillies. Max Scherzer pitches his heart out.. and then that. Hate to be that guy, but the Nationals could really use Shawn Kelley....
— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) August 13, 2018We can’t just lose a game normally...we gotta lose it in such a heartbreaking, horrific, ass-handed-to-us, craptastic way on primetime Sunday night. That’s just the way we do things in DC... #nats pic.twitter.com/jezrAtsWPU
— --CAPS EPIC BENDER (Suz) (@suzjdean) August 13, 2018Wait, wut?!? I turned off the #Nats after they tacked on those “insurance” runs.. They gave up a walk-off slam???? Are you kidding me?
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinNBCS) August 13, 2018Of all the awful moments of this season, that may have been the worst. #Nats
— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) August 13, 2018We spend so much time talking about the NL East race and the playoff chase. But when you can't protect leads like tonight's, nothing matters. #Nats
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 13, 2018Scherzer himself summed it up perfectly post-game.
Scherzer: “It’s a gut punch.”
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